1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Mother of Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video pleads for her release
Mia Schem's mother is calling for the release of her daughter, who is said to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. A video was released appearing to show Mia's condition, with her arm wrapped in bandages.
NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
Ukraine's allies make legal arguments at UN's top court to support Kyiv's case against Russia
Kyiv filed its case two days after Russia invaded Ukraine, arguing that the attack was based on false claims by Russia of acts of genocide in the regions of eastern Ukraine.
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan, a new high in activity the island calls 'harassment'
China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for activity the island considers harassment.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia after viewing launchpads with Putin
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met for several hours, and it's believed that Putin is seeking North Korea's stockpile of aging ammunition and rockets.
US Open fan expelled after German player alleged the man uttered Nazi phrase
A fan was ejected from a U.S. Open tennis match early Tuesday morning after German player Alexander Zverev complained the man used language from Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime.
Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash viewed as Kremlin’s revenge
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
Russia's 1st lunar mission in nearly 50 years crashes into the moon
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Neonatal nurse found guilty of killing 7 babies in British hospital
Lucy Letby, 33, was charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder of five boys and five girls, when she worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England.
Photos: Lifelike robots and android dogs wow visitors at Beijing robotics fair
Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing.
North Korea confirms detention of US soldier who defected, citing criticism of America
There was no immediate verification that Pvt. Travis King actually made any of the comments about his home country.
Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
American nurse, daughter freed nearly 2 weeks after abduction in Haiti
A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been freed nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.